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Ending tonight: We found the standout Echo deals from Prime Day 2025
a screenshot of a dog on a couch, as seen on a blink mini security camera
I use a tiny Blink camera to spy on my pets. It's only $15 during Prime Day.
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I own these Philips Hue Smart Bulbs — this Prime Day deal is too good to ignore

Smart Home

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Prime Day Echo deals could be better, but we still found some standouts
Take $300 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon and leave chores behind
Snag an Amazon Echo for $45 less at Amazon
Take $180 off the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon and outsource your chores
Throw up to 6 steaks on this apartment-friendly indoor grill
Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum on a blue Prime Day background Save over $300 on this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum on Prime Day
Echo devices in front of an orange background The best deals on Echo devices ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025
echo dot next to echo pop Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Alexa speaker should you buy during Prime Day 2025?
amazon echo show 10 on kitchen counter with plate of toast in foreground The 10 best Amazon Echo devices to shop during Amazon Prime Day
echo and echo dot speaker facing each other with vs. between them Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which device should you buy during Amazon Prime Day 2025

Best Products

the simplisafe essentials home security system The best home security systems
woman holding small child next to a smart lock outside their front door Here's why a smart lock should be the first smart home device you own
an arlo security camera installed on a wood wall The best home security cameras for privacy and peace of mind
man standing beside dog and treat tossing camera The best pet cameras for keeping tabs on your cat or dog
smart light bulbs The lighting is always flattering with the best smart bulbs — these are our faves
A room in an apartment building. The best home security for apartment renters' peace of mind
house with a garage Your garage door opener just got smarter — these are our top 5 picks
These are the best smart bulbs for Alexa so you can set the mood with just your voice These are the best smart bulbs for Alexa so you can set the mood with just your voice
Want hands-free lighting? These are the best smart bulbs to use with Google Home. Want hands-free lighting? These are the best smart bulbs to use with Google Home.
The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank

Reviews

Skylight calendar hung on a white wall next to a plant The Skylight Calendar will keep me sane (and organized) in 2025
echo show 10 screen displaying time Amazon's Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices
shark ai ultra 2 in 1 robot vacuum on hardwood floor approaching cheerios Review: I can't believe how much I loved the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum
round black echo pop speaker on bathroom counter Amazon's new Echo Pop is not a necessity in your smart home lineup
picture frame-esque smart screen on a bookshelf Amazon's Echo Show 15 is a smart hub for connected homes
TV with rainbow wheel onscreen and matching colored lights behind the TV Govee’s Envisual TV Backlight T2 takes movie night to the next level
A hand with long fingernails holding a smart light bulb LIFX smart bulbs are intuitive, beautiful, and affordable
echo show 8 on kitchen countertop Amazon's Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) is the smart display your home needs
echo show 5 on nightstand Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) has small, but useful updates
google nest in grey blue on wood table, yellow candle on foreground Nest Audio review: A better body for Google’s Assistant with OK sound

Deals

blue Amazon Echo Spot on nightstand The Echo Spot is on sale for its best price this year
govee outdoor lights on a small home with a surfboard leaning against the house and green grass in the foreground A 96-foot strand of Govee Outdoor String Lights is $45 off in time for summer nights
A silver and white GoveeLife smart air purifier with a green illuminated top stands centered against a vibrant teal and purple background with blurred text. The GoveeLife smart air purifier is back down to its lowest price at Amazon
ECOVACS DEEBOT N10 Max+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
Save 61% on a 2-in-1 robot that cleans and never complains
NanoPhone - A Miniaturized Smartphone Packed with Mega Features!
Shrink your smartphone down to the size of a credit card for under $100
iRobot Roomba j8+ (8550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum (Open Box)
Save $350 on a robot vacuum that tackles your cleaning routine for you
Eufy robot vacuum on Mashable background The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is still on sale for its lowest-ever price
two people are in a dimly lit room aside from two amazon smart bulbs that are displaying purple and blue colors. One person is sitting on the couch and the other is standing while singing into a microphone Amazon's color-changing smart bulbs are just $9 each right now
A spherical Amazon Echo Dot placed inside a Star Wars TIE Fighter-themed stand, set against a background of radiating blue and purple light bursts. Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now, including a Star Wars Echo Dot bundle
Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum on blue, purple and pink abstract background Get $250 off this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum and let it handle the chores

News

An Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor appears on a blue bubble background. Feeling sniffly? Grab a $55 Smart Air Quality Monitor with instant alerts
Mashable Readers' Choice Award logo against background of smart home gear Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card
A display featuring the LG AeroCatTower, with a lifelike white cat model resting on the tower's top section and a plush Siamese cat on a smaller platform. CES 2025: LG's air-purifying cat tower is purrfect for pet owners
A finger taps a glowing purple and blue touch screens Google, Apple, Samsung sign onto new universal certification for smart home devices
echo show Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8: Which should you buy?
Eureka e10s Meet the Eureka E10s robot vacuum
artificial christmas trees and echo pop and smart plug Buy a pre-lit Christmas tree and get a free Echo Pop and smart plug at Amazon
Apple iMac G4 Remember the legendary iMac G4? Apple's smart display might look just like it
Echo Show sitting on counter 7 chores to unload on Alexa
a close-up of a hand adjusting a google nest learning thermostat (4th gen) Where to pre-order Google's newly revamped Nest Learning Thermostat

More Smart Home

This $41 smart air quality monitor is half the price of the competition, just in time for allergy season
By Tabitha Britt
GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor next to a smartphone with the Govee Home app
Take $300 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop and let the bots do the dirty work
By Brittany Vincent
Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop on blue abstract background
Get the Amazon Echo Hub for under $130 and stay connected to your smart home
By Lauren Allain
an amazon echo hub on a white wall inside of a home. it displays the time, lights, ceiling fan, vacuum, locks, and more
Snag the Blink Mini 2 home security cam at Amazon, now back at its lowest price ever
By Tabitha Britt
A white Blink Mini 2 security camera mounted on a light-colored outdoor wall, covered in water droplets.
Keep cool with $40 off a Google Nest Learning Thermostat
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest Learning Thermostat on blue and purple abstract background
Grab the new Blink Mini 2 security camera for under $20 — its lowest price ever
By Lauren Allain
the blink mini 2 security camera attached to the side of a house, getting wet in the rain
The Google Nest Cam is down to its lowest price of 2025
By Lauren Allain
the google nest cam on the side of a white house while it's raining
Take $31 off the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and get ahead of the summer heat
By Tabitha Britt
A digital collage featuring an ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium on a vibrant, multi-colored background. The thermostat, with a black rectangular face and rounded corners, displays a large "72" in white digits.
The Arlo Video Doorbell is still 54% off after the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Lauren Allain
three arlo video doorbells arranged on an orange background with lighter orange streaks
Get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $32 less during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Tabitha Britt
A rectangular, modern alarm clock with a black display showing "7:35 AM" and "8:15 AM" in white text, set against a vibrant, abstract background of pinks, purples, and blues with a splattered, textured effect.
Let the robots do your dirty work: the Eufy Robot Vacuum C10 is nearly 50% off
By Brittany Vincent
Eufy Robot Vacuum C10 on red, blue, and orange abstract background
My beloved color smart bulbs are on sale for a record-low price during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Haley Henschel
a small dog sitting on a couch in a living room lit up by a spherical lamp
The Amazon Big Spring Sale has some great smart home deals — check out what we've found
By Gabriel Morgan
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The best security camera deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
By Brittany Vincent
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Clear the air with $50 off the GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier
By Brittany Vincent
GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier on purple abstract background
Leave the cleaning to the machines with 43% off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop
By Brittany Vincent
Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop on red and orange abstract background
Get a Google Nest thermostat for $40 off and take control of your energy bill
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest on orange abstract background
The best security camera deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
By Brittany Vincent
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The Amazon Big Spring Sale is BIG on smart home — check out these deals
By Gabriel Morgan
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Get a Blink video doorbell for nearly half off at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
Black Blink video doorbell with a glowing blue ring on a light blue and white background.
Display your favorite memories with a Canupdog digital photo frame for $25 off
By Tabitha Britt
A black Canupdog digital photo frame is displayed against a white and blue background.
Grab a 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Camera for nearly half off at Amazon
By Lauren Allain
an arlo spotlight camera sits on the outside of a home, near the garage and is covered in rain drops
Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security
By Lauren Allain
an index finger rings the google nest doorbell that's attached to a house next to the front door
Grab the TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera for just $15 and keep an eye on your fur babies
By Tabitha Britt
A TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera next to a smartphone displaying the camera's live feed of a dog in a room.
Get the Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 for 41% off and light up dark winter nights
By Lauren Allain
the govee smart outdoor string lights 2 on a back patio, displayed around the bottom permitter of a sun umbrella over a table and along a deck railing
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